2011 Buick Lacrosse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,724miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 7% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,724 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the airbags deployed. No accident of any sort. My car has never been in an accident! Gm does not want to be liable. Im a single mom. Im $2000 away from paying the car off, to be car note free as I have a daughter in college. I have the car serviced regularly . Their data is incorrect.”
NHTSA complaint #11286688, filed 2019-12, 85,538 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact lost control of vehicle which resulted in the contact crashing into a telephone pole. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was classified as a total loss. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11394828, filed 2021-02, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete, his son was rear-ended by another vehicle. The air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel; however, the air bag did not deploy. As a result, the driver hit his head on the headrest. The driver did seek medical attention for his injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was drivable. In addition, the seat belt retractor latches were not able to be used after the rear-ended accident. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458226, filed 2022-03, 135,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to turn into an intersection, another vehicle jumped the medium and crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver sustained injuries to the neck, back and leg. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the air bag system was performing up to standards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465086, filed 2012-07, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact was involved in a crash while driving approximately 40 MPH. The contact stated that the drivers side air bag prematurely deployed without warning. The contact sustained a concussion. The dealer was notified and advised the contact file a complaint with NHTSA. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The current mileage was 6,000 and the failure mileage was 5,700. The VIN was unavailable. A police report was filed.”
NHTSA complaint #10399818, filed 2011-05, 5,700 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 7 | 16% |
| 2014 | 8 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 27 | 25% |
| 2008 | 77 | 31% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 34 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology